Born July 7, 1950 in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Reta (Reed) Luey and the late Charles Luey. In 1975, he married Sharon Myers, who preceded him in death. In 1994, he married Theresa (Wibel) Luey, who survives.
Rex was a 1968 graduate of Pioneer High School. Following graduation, he attended Oakland City College, earning the title “social butterfly”. In 1970, he joined the US Navy where he served as Radar Specialist on the USS Hull during the Vietnam Conflict.
After returning home, Rex worked for Steinberger Construction before becoming a field specialist at NIPSCO. He retired from NIPSCO in 2010 after working more than 30 years.
Rex was an avid mushroom hunter and fisherman, having enjoyed many trips to Canada and Michigan with his buddies. He also enjoyed camping with “the crew” and traveling to Jamaica with his wife.
Rex will be remembered for his robust personality, his crazy pranks, joking spirit and being the “life of the party”. He will also be remembered for his kindness and his giving heart. He was always willing to help someone in need, no matter what time of day or night. He will be greatly missed by many.
He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge, where he served many leadership positions. Rex was an active member of the Veteran’s organization where he participated in a helicopter honor flight.
Along with his wife Theresa, Rex is survived by his mother: Reta Gilbert, stepfather: Ron Gilbert; stepchildren: Stephanie (Jimmy) Akers, Cheryl (Bill) Myers and Terry (Kim) Wibel; 5 sisters: Deb Williamson (Bruce Kindem), Shelly (Steve) Downey, Anita (Ed) Tribby, Kim (Charlie) Gates and Sandy (Pete) Loepker; step-sisters: Sherry Zeiner, Jean (Joel) Putnam and Jane (Grady) Sipe. He also leaves behind step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, “adopted” son, Ed Hippensteel and daughter, Susan Majchrowicz.
Rex was preceded in death by his father, Charles Luey, brother-in-law, Larry Williamson, a step-grandson, Hunter Wibel and step-granddaughter, Janelle Gamble.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Moose Maintenance Fund or Cancer Services of Huntington County in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750
Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 14, 2024 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00am with one-hour visitation prior to the service, at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Indiana.
